JPH11110000A - Sound data recorder - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To make sound recordings of a sound recorder to be sound recordings which have diversity and which are rich in surprising property and unexpecting property. SOLUTION: Plural BGMs(background musices) are stored in a personal computer 33. Then, a voice message from the microphone 402 of a receiving set 4 is temporarily stored in a memory 54 and the voice message is reproduced by a sound recording and reproducing IC 53 to be outputted to a mixer 58 via an electronic volume 57 while being passed through a sound quality converting IC or being made to make a detour by the selection of a user and the message is mixed with the BGM selected by the user to be composed and voice message mixed with the BGM is transmitted to a write terminal 35 to be written in a sound recorder. When the voice message is wanted to be confirmed before it is written, the output of the mixer 58 is transmitted to the speaker 401 of the receiving set 4 by changing over an analog switch 59.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an apparatus for recording sound data in a sound recorder which records a voice message and can reproduce the message at any time.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Portable sound recorders (voice recorders) capable of recording voice messages and reproducing them at any time have been commercially available, and are used for games, and are also practically used as memos. I have. Further, as described in JP-A-1-127392,
It is known that a sound recorder having a function of recording and reproducing digital audio data is incorporated in a card for communication or the like. Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 1-127392 discloses a device for recording voice data on the card (voice synthesis card), in addition to a voice signal from a microphone, a BGM (background music) device or a cassette tape. It is described that sound can be recorded. In addition, as described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 60-151595, a postcard is coated with a magnetic material to have a voice recording function, and recording and reproduction are performed by a dedicated vending machine. Are known.

[0003]

The conventional portable sound recorder merely records and reproduces the user's voice as it is, and lacks interest. JP-A-60-15
The same applies to the case of the voice postcard described in Japanese Patent Publication No. 1795, which also lacks interest because the voice of the user is simply recorded as it is, and the recording and reproduction are performed by a dedicated vending machine, so the usage range is limited. Can be

In the case of the speech synthesis card described in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 1-127392, a user's speech is
You can also record along with your favorite BGM
Is not provided, and simply recording with the same BGM at all times does not mean that there is a variety of recording methods, but also lacks interest and lacks interest and surprisingness.

[0005] Therefore, the recording of the sound recorder is
The challenge is to be diverse, interesting and surprising.

[0006]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to an apparatus for recording sound data on a sound recorder which records the sound data as a digital signal and which can reproduce the sound data at any time. Is to solve.

That is, a sound data recording apparatus according to a first aspect of the present invention includes a recorder insertion deck for inserting a sound recorder, a writing terminal provided on the recorder insertion deck, for transmitting a writing signal to the sound recorder, and an external sound. A microphone that captures data as first sound data, a storage unit that stores a plurality of second sound data in advance, and a unit that selects desired sound data from the plurality of second sound data A mixer for mixing the first sound data captured from the microphone with the selected second sound data, and a signal transmitting means for transmitting the output of the mixer as a write signal to a write terminal. According to this device, for example, a voice message of a user is taken in from a microphone as first sound data, while a plurality of BGMs are prepared as second sound data, and a BGM is selected by the user from among them. , First
The user's voice message, which is the sound data, is mixed with a selected song among the plurality of BGMs, which is the second sound data, and the sound data synthesized by mixing is transmitted as a write signal from the write terminal to the sound recorder. Is written. Since the user can freely select the second sound data such as BGM from a plurality of pieces, the user can change his / her preference according to the content, purpose, season, etc. of the message.

A sound data recording apparatus according to a second aspect of the present invention includes the recorder insertion deck, the writing terminal, and the microphone, and further includes means for selecting a sound quality change content of the sound data, based on the selection of the sound quality change content. With sound quality changing means for changing the sound quality of sound data, and signal transmitting means for selectively transmitting data taken in from a microphone or sound data whose sound quality has been changed by the sound quality changing means to a writing terminal as a write signal. It is.
In this device, for example, a user's voice message is taken in from a microphone as sound data, and when there is no operation for changing the sound quality, the sound data of the user's voice message is transmitted as it is as a write signal from the write terminal to the sound recorder and written. However, when the content of the sound quality change is designated by the user's selection, the sound quality of the sound data is changed based on the selection. For example, the sound data whose sound quality has been changed is raised or lowered by one octave. A write signal is sent from the write terminal to the sound recorder and written. Since the user can freely select the sound quality change content from the prepared menu, recording that is surprising is possible, and the fun is increased.

Further, a sound data recording device according to a third aspect of the present invention includes the recorder insertion deck, the writing terminal, and the microphone, and further includes storage means for storing a plurality of second sound data in advance. Means for selecting desired sound data from the second sound data; means for selecting the sound quality change content of the first sound data; and changing the sound quality of the first sound data based on the selection of the sound quality change content. And a mixer for selectively mixing the first sound data taken from the microphone or the sound data whose sound quality has been changed by the sound quality changing means with the second sound data, and writing the output of the mixer to a write signal. And a signal transmitting means for transmitting the signal to the writing terminal. According to this device, for example, a voice message of a user is taken in from a microphone as first sound data, while a plurality of BGMs are prepared as second sound data, and a BGM is selected by the user from among them. If there is no operation for changing the sound quality, the user's voice message itself, which is the first sound data, or, if the sound quality change content is specified by the user's selection, the voice whose sound quality has been changed based on the selection. The message is mixed with a song selected from the plurality of BGMs as the second sound data, and the sound data synthesized by the mixing is transmitted as a write signal from the write terminal to the sound recorder and written. In this case, the user can freely select the second sound data such as BGM from a plurality of pieces, and can freely select the sound quality change content from a prepared menu, so that the variety is further increased and the user is rich in taste. Also, you can record unexpectedly.

A sound data recording device according to a fourth aspect of the present invention is the device according to any one of the above-mentioned claims, further comprising means for reproducing and confirming the sound data before writing the sound data in the sound recorder. In this way, the user can check the content and sound quality of the sound data before the sound data is written to the sound recorder, and the process for re-recording when the user is not satisfied can be made simpler and faster.

A sound data recording apparatus according to a fifth aspect of the present invention is the apparatus according to the above-mentioned respective aspects, wherein a sound recorder before writing is stored as a product, and means for paying out the product by charging a fee is added. In this way, the user can purchase a new sound recorder on the spot and save time and effort.

[0012]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An example of a sound data recording apparatus according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

FIG. 1 is an external view of a sound data recording device.
In the figure, reference numeral 1 denotes a vending machine type sound data recording device, a display panel 3 for operation guidance, a microphone 402 for taking in user's voice data, and a guidance Speaker 401 that emits voice for use
The receiver 4 is provided with the following. On the operation panel 5 located below the front panel 2, a recorder insertion deck 6 for inserting a sound recorder is provided substantially at the center, and a push button 7 for instructing various selections in the operation process is pushed rightward. And a movement key 8 for moving a cursor displayed on the display monitor 3 is provided on the left side. The recorder insertion deck 6 has a data writing terminal for transmitting audio data by contacting the audio input terminal of the sound recorder with the sound recorder inserted. A coin slot 9 is provided below the operation panel 5, and a product take-out port 10 for taking out the sound recorder is provided below the coin slot 9. Each component unit is provided inside the sound data recording device 1, and a sound recorder 20 as a product is stored therein, and a dispensing unit for paying out the sound recorder 20 is provided. For example, several types of sound recorders 20 having different colors are prepared.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the sound recorder, and FIG. 3 is a rear view of the same. In the figure, reference numeral 20 denotes a sound recorder, which is provided with a sound reproduction button 21 for instructing sound reproduction substantially in the center of the front of the housing, and above which a message can be written or a commemorative seal can be attached. A flat space 22 is provided. In addition, a hole 23 for attaching a key ring or the like is provided at the top of the sound recorder 20.

On the rear surface of the housing of the sound recorder 20, a speaker opening 24 comprising a plurality of holes for a speaker for outputting reproduced sound is provided substantially at the center.
Below this, an audio input terminal 25 for inputting audio data is provided.

The housing of the sound recorder 20 is a screw 26
The case 27 and 28 are integrally fixed on the front and back sides by fixing.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram of the sound data recording device 1.

The sound data recording device 1 is provided with a CPU 30 for controlling the entire system and a memory 31 for storing a control program. And the CPU 30
Are input / output register 32 and input processing unit 64, deposit unit 40, operation switch unit 41, throw-out unit 42 and coin counter 43
And bidirectionally connected to the personal computer 33, the recording / reproducing IC 53, and the electronic volume ICs 52, 57, 60 via the input / output register 32.
An output drive processing unit 65, which is bidirectionally connected to a signal processing unit 63 connected to the writing terminal 35 and processes control signals for controlling the motor of the projection unit 42, etc., a sound quality conversion IC 55, and an analog switch 5
6, 59 are connected to output control signals.

The personal computer 33 displays a guide screen on the display monitor 3 and also displays BGM as the second sound data.
And the guidance voice to the speaker 401 of the receiver 4 is stored,
These sound data are transferred to an amplifier 51 and an electronic volume 52.
Is output to the mixer 58 via the. Also, the personal computer 33
Input / output device (keyboard) 36 for personal computer control
Is connected.

The voice message as the first sound data input from the microphone 402 is temporarily stored in the memory 54 via the amplifier 403, and is reproduced by the recording / reproducing IC 53 at a timing controlled by the CPU 30. The reproduced sound is output to the mixer 58 via the electronic volume 57 via the sound quality conversion IC 55 or by-passed according to the user's selection.

Then, the first sound data and the second sound data are superimposed (mixed) by the mixer 58, passed through the amplifier 62 and the signal processing unit 63, and written into the writing terminal 35.
And written to the sound recorder 20.

When the user confirms the synthesized voice before writing, the analog switch 59 is switched.
The output of the mixer 58 is transmitted to the speaker 401 of the receiver 4 via the amplifier 66.

When the sound data output from the personal computer 33 to the mixer 58 is the guidance sound, only the sound data from the personal computer 33 is input to the mixer 58, and the analog switch 59 is switched to change the sound data of the guidance sound. Is transmitted to the speaker 401 of the receiver 4 via the amplifier 66.

Next, the operation and operation of the sound data recording device 1 will be described with reference to FIGS.

Step S1: The power is turned on. Step S2: When the power is turned on, an initial demonstration screen (guidance screen 1) is displayed on the display monitor 3, and the apparatus enters a coin insertion waiting state. Step S3: The user inserts a coin. Step S4: When a predetermined amount of coins is detected, a screen (guidance screen 2) for selecting a product (sound recorder) is displayed on the display monitor 3. Step S5: The user selects a desired color product by operating the push button 7 and the movement key 8. Step S6: The delivery unit 42 is driven to pay out the product selected by the user to the product outlet 10. Step S7: After the payout of the sound recorder is completed, the display monitor 3 displays a screen (guidance screen 3) for guiding the user to insert the product into the recorder insertion deck. At this time, ask the user to confirm that they received the product,
The guidance may be displayed on the screen so as to have the user press the push button. Step S8: The user inserts and sets the sound recorder in the recorder insertion deck 6. Step S9: It is confirmed by the signal from the writing terminal 35 that the product is set correctly. Also, it confirms that the battery of the product has not run out and that it is in the write mode. At this time, if it is not set correctly, guidance may be displayed, such as prompting the user to perform the insertion set again. Also, in order to prevent the product from being pulled out during recording or the occurrence of contact failure with the writing terminal 35 on the way, once it has been confirmed that the product has been set correctly, the set product is removed during recording. The lock may be performed by using a lock. Step S10: If the product is set correctly and other confirmations are normal, a screen for selecting BGM (guidance screen 4) is displayed on the display monitor 3. Step S11: The user selects BGM. At this time, the user may listen to a brief demonstration output of the BGM selected by the movement key 8 and then determine the selection by the push button. Step S12: Display a screen for guiding the user to input a voice message (guidance screen 5). Step S13: The user inputs a voice message from the receiver 4 in accordance with the display on the screen, and the memory 54 temporarily stores it. Step S14: The input voice message and the selected BGM are mixed and synthesized, and reproduced and output from the speaker 401 of the receiver 4. At this point, no sound has been recorded on the product (sound recorder). Step S15: Display a screen (guidance screen 6) for determining whether the content to be recorded is the content reproduced and output from the speaker 401. Step S16: If the recorded content is not satisfactory, the process returns to step S12 again. Then, the user inputs the voice message again. Step S17: If it is determined that the content of the recording is satisfactory, a screen (guidance screen 7) for guiding the sound quality change of the voice to be recorded is displayed on the display monitor 3. Step S18: The user selects whether or not to change the sound quality of the voice message in accordance with the guidance screen. Step S19: If the sound quality is to be changed, a guide (guidance screen 8) for determining the content of the sound quality change is displayed. Step S20: The user selects and determines sound quality change content such as raising the pitch by one octave in accordance with the guidance screen. Step S21: Change the sound quality of the voice message based on the selected change content. Step S22: The voice message whose sound quality has been changed and the selected BGM are mixed and synthesized, and reproduced and output from the speaker 401 of the receiver 4. At this point, no sound has been recorded on the product (sound recorder). Step S23: Display a screen (guidance screen 9) for determining whether the content to be recorded is the content reproduced and output from the speaker 401. Step S24: If the recorded content is not satisfactory, the process returns to step S19 again. Then, the user again selects the sound quality change content. Step S25: When it is determined that the change of the sound quality is not required, or when it is determined that the content of the recording whose sound quality has been changed is satisfactory, the recording operation by the user is completed. Step S26: While recording on the product (sound recorder), the guidance that the recording is being performed is displayed, and then the guidance that the recording is completed (the guidance screen 10) is displayed. Step S27: The user confirms the end of the recording on the screen and takes out the product from the recorder insertion deck. Step S28: According to the signal from the writing terminal 35,
Detects removal of a product (sound recorder). Then, guidance that all the processing is completed (guidance screen 11)
Is displayed. Then, the process returns to step S2, where the initial guidance screen 1 is displayed again, and a coin insertion waiting state is set.

[0026]

【The invention's effect】

(1) By mixing and synthesizing other sound data, such as BGM, separately prepared to the user's voice message and recording the sound message, a more interesting sound recorder can be obtained, and sound such as BGM can be obtained. By preparing a plurality of types of data in advance and allowing the user to freely select the data, a more valuable sound recorder can be obtained according to the content, purpose, season, etc. of the message.

(2) By changing the sound quality of a voice message and recording by the user, a more unexpected sound recorder can be obtained.

(3) By making it possible to confirm the contents and sound quality of the sound data before being written to the sound recorder, when the user is not satisfied with the contents and sound quality, compared to the case where the operation is repeated from the beginning, The process of re-recording becomes simple and fast.

(4) By storing a sound recorder before writing as a product and adding means for paying out by charging a fee, the user can purchase a new sound recorder on the spot and the user brings the sound recorder And save the hassle of purchasing it elsewhere.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an external view of a sound data recording device of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the sound recorder.

FIG. 3 is a rear view of the sound recorder.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a sound data recording device according to the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart (part 1) of the operation and operation of the sound data recording device of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart (part 2) of the operation and operation of the sound data recording device of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Sound data recording device 3 Display monitor 4 Receiver 6 Recorder insertion deck 7 Push button 8 Movement key 9 Coin insertion slot 10 Merchandise take-out slot 20 Sound recorder 21 Sound reproduction button 25 Sound input terminal 30 CPU 33 Personal computer 53 Recording / reproduction IC 55 Sound quality conversion IC 58 mixer

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. An apparatus for recording sound data in a sound recorder which records sound data as a digital signal and enables reproduction at any time, comprising: a recorder insertion deck for inserting the sound recorder; and a recorder insertion deck. A writing terminal for transmitting a writing signal to the sound recorder, a microphone for taking in sound data from the outside as first sound data, a storage means for storing a plurality of second sound data in advance, and a plurality of second sound data Means for selecting desired sound data from the sound data, a mixer for mixing the first sound data taken in from the microphone with the selected second sound data, and an output of the mixer as a write signal. A sound data recording device comprising: signal transmission means for transmitting the signal to the writing terminal. 2. An apparatus for recording sound data in a sound recorder that records sound data as a digital signal and enables reproduction at any time, comprising: a recorder insertion deck that inserts the sound recorder; and a recorder insertion deck. A write terminal for transmitting a write signal to the sound recorder and a microphone for taking in sound data from outside; a unit for selecting a sound quality change content of the sound data; and changing the sound quality of the sound data based on the selection of the sound quality change content. A sound quality changing means for performing sound processing, and a signal transmitting means for selectively transmitting, as a write signal, sound data taken in from a microphone or sound data whose sound quality has been changed by the sound quality changing means to the write terminal. Data recording device. 3. An apparatus for recording sound data in a sound recorder which records sound data as a digital signal and enables reproduction at any time, comprising: a recorder insertion deck for inserting the sound recorder; and a recorder insertion deck. A writing terminal for transmitting a writing signal to the sound recorder, a microphone for taking in sound data from the outside as first sound data, a storage means for storing a plurality of second sound data in advance, and a plurality of second sound data Means for selecting desired sound data from the sound data, means for selecting sound content change content of the first sound data, and changing the sound quality of the first sound data based on the selection of the sound quality change content. Sound quality changing means; and selecting the first sound data taken from the microphone or sound data whose sound quality has been changed by the sound quality changing means. Wherein the second sound data and mixing to the mixer, the sound data recording apparatus characterized by comprising a signal transmitting means for transmitting to the write terminal as a signal writing an output of the mixer. 4. A means for reproducing and confirming sound data before writing the sound data into the sound recorder.
Or the sound data recording device according to 3. 5. The sound data recording apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the sound recorder before writing is stored as a product, and means for paying out by paying a charge is added.